inertia in German
inertia in German is Trägheit, Beharrung, Beharrungsvermögen — inertia means in physics, the tendency of an object to keep doing whatever it's already doing — staying still or moving in a straight line — unless a force acts on it.
inertia in German
What does "inertia" mean?
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noun In physics, the tendency of an object to keep doing whatever it's already doing — staying still or moving in a straight line — unless a force acts on it.
"Passengers lurch forward when a bus brakes suddenly because of inertia."
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noun A reluctance to act, change, or get started; sluggishness.
"Sheer inertia kept him in the same job for twenty years."
inertia in a sentence
- Passengers lurch forward when a bus brakes suddenly because of inertia.
- The heavier the object, the more inertia it has to overcome to start moving.
- Sheer inertia kept him in the same job for twenty years.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "inertia" in German?
"inertia" in German is Trägheit, Beharrung, Beharrungsvermögen. inertia means: In physics, the tendency of an object to keep doing whatever it's already doing — staying still or moving in a straight line — unless a force acts on it.
How do you use "inertia" in a sentence?
Example: "Passengers lurch forward when a bus brakes suddenly because of inertia." In German, "inertia" is Trägheit, Beharrung, Beharrungsvermögen.
Are there other ways to say "inertia" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "inertia": Trägheit, Beharrung, Beharrungsvermögen, Schwerfälligkeit, Unbeweglichkeit, Reglosigkeit.